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mind p's and q's
(redirected from watch p's and q's)

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mind one's p's and q's.
Prov. to behave properly; to display good manners. When you children go to visit Aunt Muriel, you'll have to mind your p's and q's; not like at home, where I let you do as you please. We'd better mind our p's and q's for this new teacher; I hear he's very strict.
See also: and, mind

mind/watch your p's and q's  (old-fashioned)
to make an effort to be polite You always felt as if you had to mind your p's and q's with Auntie Lil.
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mind your p's and q's also watch your p's and q's
to pay close attention to small details There had been two recent security problems in the company and everyone should mind their p's and q's.
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